Posted on Jun 14, 2016
Are you flying your flag today? Why or why not??
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We've expressed our outrage at the disrespect shown around the world and at home, immortalized the moment it was raised in Iwo Jima, stood at attention as casket after casket arrived at Dover for the next leg of their journey covered with our flag.
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Maj Kim Patterson
Sgt Daniel Albrecht You could not have made your stance clearer.And I love it. Thank you, I think I can hear it from here, that ripple on the breeze.
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Maj Kim Patterson
CSM Charles Hayden I apologize for the delayed response but yes, my flag is properly stored awaiting dawn.
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Maj Kim Patterson
MSgt (Join to see) One of the most disappointing things I see when it rains are the flags soaked in the dark. I want to knock on every door or take them down and store them as they dry myself.
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Maj Kim Patterson
Couldn't agree more. Many folks don't even bother learning proper etiquette of flying or displaying the flag.
Couldn't agree more. Many folks don't even bother learning proper etiquette of flying or displaying the flag.
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I used to get the goosebumps/chills during flag raisings, ceremonies, the Anthem. I loved our history. I loved teaching it. But I have been in a 7.5 year funk. I was excited about purchasing a large flag pole in 2012. Needless to say, I didn't get to. The outlook doesn't look better for me and our flag. All things end don't they? There was a Last Day of the Roman Empire too. We will just transition into something else as history rolls on.
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Maj Kim Patterson
SPC Kirk Gilles History does repeat itself. As long as two people breathe they will disagree over something. Wars will be fought for no good reason. But I believe as long as one American who still believes in freedom will preserve our flag under the direst circumstances. Refer to the movie "The Book of Eli" with Denzel Washington.
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Maj Kim Patterson
SP5 Mark Kuzinski There have been some great responses and I am grateful as I call it a night,
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OK, I'll take the "body shaming" (unsuitable for TV viewing by children) hit for not flying the National Ensign at the house. It just never made the "to do" list. One thing I do all the time is light the smoking lamp on my front porch. It's a long Navy tradition stemming from the high fire hazard aboard wooden ships. Crew could light their pipes from it when authorized. Any personally owned fire starting stuff was dealt with harshly. So to me, I see that as the visible reminder of my shipmates while I relax and reflect over cognac and cigars. It isn't the style of typical smoking lamps but rather a 15" Fresnel Lens anchor light made in Rotterdam. It does the job and then some. And yes, I've lit my cigar with it just to know I can. We all express ourselves in different ways. I've always been more subtle than most. There isn't a Seabee Museum Annex on my living room wall. I didn't have an I love me wall in my office. I only wear a camo cover on Memorial and Veterans Day. Bottom line: God bless those that fly the flag!
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Maj Kim Patterson
CAPT Kevin B. There exists a long tradition involving " the smoking lamp is lit" in the USAF as well.
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CAPT Kevin B.
Maj Kim Patterson that brings back a memory. I was at an AF dining in and there was this smoking lamp. I thought gee, they're doing this for the Navy guy. Never forget the look of disgust I got when thanking them. Then I reminded them of how long it was around before anyone ever went up in a balloon. Good laugh and another round of drinks.
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CAPT Kevin B.
Maj Kim Patterson Can't remember but my hair was pretty soaked from all those drops and drops and drops.
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There is a 21 ft flagpole in front of my house. Old Glory flies every day and the American Legion flag flies below it most of the time. But this morning I added 4 stick flags lining the front walk in Honor of Flag Day and the Army Birthday...
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Maj Kim Patterson
SFC Everett Oliver Thank you for honoring all with this thoughtful display. Happy Birthday to the Army!
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